Remove FID Response Variability with The Polyarc System

Using a series of post-column reactions, the Polyarc System converts all analytes to methane for detection with GC-FID. This provides the FID a universal and uniform carbon response with a 7-order of magnitude linear range from <100 ppb to 100% for nearly all organic compounds. The Polyarc System improves laboratory workflows and efficiencies by removing the variable response of the FID. It gives scientists the capability to determine purity, quantify unknowns, qualify products, investigate, improve development and more in a simple, fast and more economical way that is transforming the industry.

The Polyarc system is the first commercial technology of its kind. The device uses proprietary technologies including novel catalysts, a specially designed 3D-printed micro reactor, and fast seamless integration into existing equipment. The optimized internal design and catalyst microstructure maintains separation performance and peak shape. Chromatographers can expect the same resolution with conversion rates greater than 99.9% to methane. The careful selection and robust catalyst design enables the analysis of a wide variety of compounds including a range of heteroatoms, compounds of various sizes, and samples containing common poisons (e.g., S).

A truly universal carbon response transforms how GC-FID analysis can be done. It provides increased sensitivity for highly substituted organic, which historically have not been compatible with FID. Compounds such as formaldehyde, formic acid, carbonyl sulfide, and formamide that have previously been difficult to detect trace levels with GC-FID, can now be seemly analyzed. Another benefit is reduced need for time-consuming calibrations with difficult to acquire standards. Removing numerous calibrations from your analysis will not only streamline laboratory work, but also reduce chemical inventory. The only remaining variability in the GC system is the sample introduction, which is why the Polyarc System is frequently used for method development. The Polyarc System has had widespread acceptance across multiple industries by leading GC experts.

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